Burgess Park (Athlone) Explained

Burgess Park
Coordinates:53.421°N -7.937°W
Location:Athlone, County Westmeath

Burgess Park is a public park in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] [2] The park is located in the townland of Goldenisland (Kilmaine), on the banks of the River Shannon, which forms the border with County Roscommon.[3] [4] [5] [6]

The park contains a memorial garden, playground, walking trails and recreational areas.[7] [8] [9]

History

In December 2015, the park suffered flooding damage following Storm Frank, which saw the water levels of the River Shannon rise, causing flooding in several places along its banks.[10]

A memorial garden was planted in 2016, to celebrate the centenary of the Easter Rising.

On 28 May 2020, a protest organized by Gemma O'Doherty were held at the park. The protests were in response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown, which protestors described as being 'unlawful.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nestor. Róisin. For when Bloom ends, here are 11 of Ireland's permanent gardens and parks to check out. 2020-06-04. TheJournal.ie. en.
  2. Web site: Belvedere, Lough Ennell, Ballinea, The Downs and Kilbeggan get funds under €1.8 million scheme. 2020-08-12. Westmeath Examiner. en-US.
  3. Web site: Keith. 2019-10-14. Burgess Park Athlone County Westmeath. 2020-06-03. Walking & Hiking Ireland. en-US.
  4. Web site: Burgess Park Loop. 2020-06-03. AllTrails.com. en.
  5. Web site: Emergency Dam Put In Place In Athlone. 2020-06-03. Midlands 103. en.
  6. Web site: Gardai object to burgess park alcohol licence for triathlone. 2020-06-03. Westmeath Independent. en-US.
  7. Web site: Burgess Park Athlone. 2020-06-03. Visit Westmeath. en.
  8. Book: Alderton, Alison. Boating with Buster: The Life and Times of a Barge Beagle. 2018-09-13. Troubador Publishing Ltd. 978-1-78901-227-9. en.
  9. Web site: 25 May 2017. Funding of €7,000 for Burgess Park play area. 2020-06-04. Athlone Advertiser.
  10. Web site: Flooding at The Strand in Athlone. 2020-08-12. Westmeath Examiner. en-US.
  11. Web site: Protest Against the Lockdown: Bunreacht By The Beach - Athlone Thurs 28th May @ 6pm - Indymedia Ireland. 2020-08-12. www.indymedia.ie.

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